Washington: India is a "great ally" of America and the US will continue to work closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Trump administration said. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was looking forward to holding a "robust discussion" with his Indian counterpart on a wide range of issues. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was looking forward to holding a "robust discussion" with his Indian counterpart on a wide range of issues.

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While some of the Indian politicians alleged rigging in the recently-held Lok Sabha polls, the US was confident in the fairness and integrity of the just-concluded general elections in India. The Trump administration, including President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Pompeo, congratulated PM Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party for landmark victory in the Lok Sabha elections. The US Lawmakers and senior government officials continue to congratulate Modi on his grand electoral victory.

"India continues to have amazing potential and is a strong US partner. Congratulations to Narendra Modi on your success with the elections and the direction you are taking India. We look forward to seeing our partnership continue to strengthen," tweeted Indian-American politician Nikki Haley.

In the first back-to-back majority for a single party in over three decades, the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party won 303 out of the total 542 Lok Sabha seats, handing out a crushing defeat to the Congress Party and many other political opponents.

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